Hard drive Hi, I got a 2.5" Qmemory hard drive and i am having problems in it's operation with USB 2.0 and USB 1 ports. It is saying access is denied once connected with Laptop.

Hi

You do not say which operating system you are using.

You do not say which type of computer this is (laptop or desktop).

Most operating systems do not need extra drivers to recognize a hard drive. The drivers are almost certainly already built into your operating system to operate almost any hard drive.

It could be a faulty USB port (try a different USB Port) or a faulty USB cable (try a different USB cable).

If the cable and port are not the problem, then either the hard drive itself or the hard drive enclosure are faulty (open the enclosure and test the hard drive in a hard drive dock or another (custom) external hard drive enclosure.

I hope this helps.

Hi, there could be multiple reasons for this error. How old is your hard drive? Did you unplug the device while transfering file to it. You could try to replug it on the last pc where it was working and try to do a scandisk. Thanks

Hi
try to check your hard drive on other computers and see if you could access your files or not.

1-other computers can detect your HDD:
1-1-software issues on laptop:
try to update windows or OS of your computer for most updated driver
1-2-hardware issues on HDD:
1-2-1:you have a broken/shacked/shocked/stroke HDD:
go for replacement or warranty service.
1-2-2:USB/fire wire cable problem:
replace it
2-3:you have a damaged/weak USB port on your laptop that couldn't fully supplied the minimum needed current:
repair the damaged port via certified expert or manufacturer warranty/repair service.

2-other computers can not detect your HDD:
2-1:cable problem
2-2:you have a broken/shacked/shocked/stroke HDD:
go for replacement or warranty service.

best regards

this happens when the partition table of the hard disk becomes corrupted, download a partiotion recovery software from the net, run it , then check

It means that your System Administrator (IT people) shut off the USB ports so you can not bring in outside files -or- remove files from your work computer.

Some companies do this for security reasons.

The only way around this is to contact your System Administrator or IT people and state that you need the USB ports activated...
But they may say no to your request due to company security standards.

maybe your usb files are corrupted ,do the quick format

start--------right click on computer then click on manage then device drivers ,see if usb drive right click then format

iskh iskh...very pity man...simple problem...just used yor house key...just simple as that...

Hi Ash,
1. Check the CD drive and remove any CD inside.
2. Remove any USB drive from the USB port.
Your laptop could be configure to start up from CD, USB, or Floppy Drive before the hard disk.
Rgds
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Try a new USB cable first, you can likely find what you need on eBay. It should be a standard USB cable.

dear one
your problem is caused due to wrong bios settings of usb.
in bias setup,
find usb settings and choose option "disable usb 2.0 support"